Center City is an unincorporated community in Mills County, located in the U.S. state of Texas.[1] According to the Handbook of Texas,[citation needed] the community had a population of 15 in 2003.
History
William Jenkins, David Morris, and their families settled here in 1864. It was originally named Hughes Store when W.C. Hughes and his wife built a store here in the 1870s. There is also a cemetery in the community.[2]
The Geoff Mack song I've Been Everywhere has a Texas version that mentions Center City in its fourth verse.[3]
Geography
Center City is located on U.S. Highway 84 north of Bennett Creek, 8 mi (13 km) east of Goldthwaite in eastern Mills County.[2]
Education
Center City had its own school in 1874 with classes also being held under the old oak tree.[4] Today, the community is served by the Star Independent School District.
Notable person
- Harvey Miles, final mayor of Renner, was born in Center City.[5]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Center City, Texas
- ^ a b "Center City, Texas". Texas Escapes Online Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Texas Music - Songs". Brianburnsmusic.com. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
- ^ Hazlewood, Claudia. "Center City, TX". tshaonline.org. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ Funeral Program. Allen Funeral Home, Wylie, TX, July 19, 2012
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